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If you’re already the type to think about getting inked, Fatty’s Custom Tattooz won’t faze you one bit. Hidden away on the second floor of a dusty building off Connecticut Avenue NW, this long-running tattoo parlor – which sits above a dry cleaning facility and tarot card reader – pulls few punches, but delivers great ink. Consistently considered one of the city’s top tattoo destination since it opened two decades ago, Fatty’s is actually a fairly friendly environment, staffed with knowledgeable artists who are willing to walk the nervous through every stop of the process. Much of the artwork by those same creative types can be found hanging on the walls, including psychedelic pieces by Fatty himself, who primarily handles large-scale custom tattoos. The shop does piercings as well.

Tattoo Paradise is located in the heart of Washington, DC, and proudly presents two additional Maryland locations. There is a reason why this shop has grown and, simply put, it's because of Tattoo Paradise’s attention to detail, quality, and friendly atmosphere. Tattoo Paradise boasts an array of 11 artists on staff as well as 10 guest artists at it’s various locations. Tattoo Paradise is the perfect gift for that special person in your life and offers gift certificates that can be used not just for a great tattoo but for original design merchandise promoting the area’s leading tattoo shop, Tattoo Paradise.

Cirque Du Rouge Tattoo and Piercing offers an almost old-time cinematic charm with their warm and eclectic atmosphere. Cirque Du Rouge Tattoo and Piercing offers up to 10 artists at one time. That’s right, 10 artists. Cirque Du Rouge is right in the heart of H Street which boasts countless shops and cafes, so there is always something to do whether you are getting inked or just along for the ride with a friend. This is a must-see shop with world-class artists ready to provide you with a piece that will last a lifetime.